Ambrose Bierce on Women
1842–1910 United States
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QUEEN, n. A woman by whom the realm is ruled when there is a king, and through whom it is ruled when there is not.
The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
Circus, n. A place where horses, ponies and elephants are permitted to see men, women and children acting the fool.
The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
Clairvoyant, n.: A person, commonly a woman, who has the power of seeing that which is invisible to her patron, namely, that he is a blockhead.
The Devil's Dictionary (1911)
Woman would be more charming if one could fall into her arms without falling into her hands.